Outpatient Coordinator

The Outpatient Coordinator ensures the efficient scheduling of patients' outpatient appointments on behalf of the Trust's clinical directorates and within NHS target guidelines, escalating issues to the relevant Directorate personnel as appropriate. Support will be provided to the Service Managerwhich includes the day to day management of a busy department and reception and ensures all staff are inducted and provided with appropriate on-the-job training in Trust and departmental policies and procedures, and support new and temporary members of staff, monitoring progress and initiating corrective action where necessary., The post holder will act as Deputy to the Administration Manager for the day to day supervision of the outpatient clinics and line management of outpatient admin teams and will work closely with the Administration and Service Managers to ensure the quality service.

The post holder will also be responsible for overseeing the booking of appointments and procedures, ensuring referrals are dealt with efficiently and that targets are met. The post holder will oversee clinic cancellations and ensure necessary reductions are made in response to medical staff absences.

The role/duties of the post are outlined above. In undertaking this role, the employee will be expected to behave at all times that is consistent with and actively supports the Trust values which are detailed below.

To Line manage a small team within the out-patients area. Approving annual leave and recording sickness.

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.